Steph Curry’s offseason has been pretty quiet, as the now three-time NBA champion has enjoyed some family time away from the spotlight since the Warriors collected another title in June.
In that time away, we can be sure that Curry has been working on his golf game and the scratch golfer will get a chance to test his mettle against some of the world’s best once again in early August. Last year, Curry missed the cut at the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, California, just south of Oakland.
This year, Curry is back in the field to try and improve upon his effort last year and make the weekend at the event.
It's happening again. @StephenCurry30 will compete in a @WebDotComTour event next week at the @EllieMaeClassic. pic.twitter.com/zVlxQVglQ8
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 30, 2018
13/26 fairways.
17/36 greens.
58 putts.Five birdies.
19 pars.
11 bogeys.
One double bogey.@Warriors guard @StephenCurry30 will aim to better those stats next week @EllieMaeClassic @TPCStonebrae. pic.twitter.com/fAmAnF5Eqd— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) July 30, 2018
As with last year’s appearance, not every golf fan is thrilled with Curry’s inclusion in the field as many complain it takes away a spot from a pro that could use the chance to earn a check this week. However, as a sponsor’s exemption, Curry isn’t stealing anyone’s spot in the field and if anything it brings more visibility and attention to the Web.com Tour, which features some phenomenally talented golfers that are on the cusp of reaching the PGA Tour.
We’ll see how much work Curry’s been able to put into his golf game over the past month-plus when he tees it up with the pros again, and if he makes the weekend it’ll be one of the more impressive accomplishments of his year (just behind that third ‘chip).
